Ceslaw

The name Ceslaw (Czesław) represents a German variant of the Slavic Czeslaw. Its meaning is "glory and honor" as well as "the glorious Slav."

What does the name Ceslaw mean?

Ceslaw (Czesław) is the German form of the name Czeslaw. It translates to "glory and honor have" and also means "the glorious Slav." The origins of the name lie in Old Slavic and consist of the elements čest (честь), meaning "honor," "esteem," or "respect," and sláva ‎(сла́ва), meaning "glory," "honor," "esteem," or "Slav." Other variants include Caslav, Ceslaus, Czeslaus, and Ceslav (Česlav). The feminine form of the name is Czeslawa.

Where does the name Ceslaw come from?

The name Ceslaw has Old Slavic roots and carries the meaning "glory and honor have." The word components čest (честь) and sláva ‎(сла́ва) stand for "the honor," "esteem," "respect," and "the glory," "honor," "esteem," "Slav." The language of this name is German.

How do you pronounce Ceslaw?

The pronunciation of Ceslaw is clear and structured. The name is usually pronounced in German as "Ces-law" [ˈtʃɛslaf] or [ˈdʒɛslaf]. It has a distinct beginning and ends with a stable, slightly elongated sound. The characteristic "-law" gives the name a weighty aura. Overall, Ceslaw appears serious and steadfast – a name with a clear form and a down-to-earth presence.

When is the name day of Ceslaw?

The name days for Ceslaw are celebrated on January 12, April 19, April 20, July 20, and September 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Ceslaw is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. The name achieved its best ranking in 1931, reaching 343rd place in the French first name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Ceslaw was used about 90 times as a first name in France, placing it at 2,769th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.